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Trent University Lands and Nature Areas Plan revision approved – Peterborough Examiner
“2021 is set to be an exciting year for Cleantech Commons”: construction ‘on track’ at Canada’s newest research park
“Cleantech Commons hasn’t let a global pandemic slow its development down,” writes Keaton Robbins of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. In an article entitled “Cleantech Commons Construction On Track, Multi-tenant Announcement Looming“, Martin Yuill, the research park’s executive director, tells Robbins: “despite everything that…
Helping women entrepreneurs lead Canada’s economic recovery: Cleantech Commons partners with StrikeUP
Cleantech Commons and StrikeUP partner to put women entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canada’s economic recovery. With its vision of becoming Canada’s premier site for green technology innovation and entrepreneurship, Cleantech Commons at Trent University is hoping to inspire young women entrepreneurs of tomorrow…
“Cleantech Innovation Portal” innovator, Noblegen, awarded “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label
The Solar Impulse Foundation has awarded “Future Cleantech Commons™ Tenant,” Noblegen, an advanced digital biology company, the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label, furthering its mission to help create a balanced ecosystem by solving the environmental and nutritional challenges of our global food system. Disclosure: Noblegen…
SOSCIP-Mitacs Cleantech “Call for Proposals”
Cleantech is an emerging global industry valued in the trillions, with that number only set to increase. We know that companies in Ontario and across the world are racing to take part in that global market. Our friends at SOSCIP believe that when companies…
Cleantech Commons Partners with StrikeUP 2021 Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs
Cleantech Commons is proud to partner with StrikeUP 2021, a virtual conference dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs and providing a forum for growth, mentorship and financing. StrikeUP, which takes place on March 4, 2021, will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from globally-renowned…
Cleantech Commons Partners with Venture Summit Virtual Connect West – Cleantech
Cleantech Commons is pleased to invite you to join us at Venture Summit Virtual Connect West, featuring a dedicated Cleantech Track: March 16 -18, 2021. Exclusive Special Offer to members of the Cleantech Commons Community: 20% off Early Bird Rates (Use discount code “CTCVIP”). We are…
Cleantech Commons Construction On Track, Multi-tenant Announcement Looming – PKED
Upcoming Event: “MITACS Accelerate” Webinar
Mitacs Accelerate supports collaborative research between faculty at academic institutions, a non-academic partner, and a research intern with flexible funding for new collaborations, experiential training for researchers, and a grant starting at $15,000. Faculty and students are encouraged to join us for a MITACS…
All-natural, sustainable ingredients on your plate: Peterborough’s Noblegen capitalizing market for healthy, sustainable food – Smart Prosperity
Trent University Collaboration for Cleantech Acceleration – Environment Journal
Trent University and City of Peterborough Collaborate to Create Local Jobs in Growing Cleantech Sector – Municipal Information Network
Trent and City of Peterborough Collaborate to Create Local Jobs in Growing Cleantech Sector – Education News Canada
Cleantech Commons to Create Local Jobs in Growing Cleantech Sector
A partnership between Trent University and the City of Peterborough, Cleantech Commons is a collaboration that aims to create local jobs in the growing cleantech sector. With the global cleantech market projected to exceed $3.3 trillion by 2022, Cleantech Commons at Trent University is set…
Trent and City of Peterborough Collaborate to Create Local Jobs in Growing Cleantech Sector – Trent News
Cleantech Commons and Rain It In partner to present students with opportunity to put learning into action
Creative Climate Change Solutions Sought Through Student Competition – Trent News
Register Now for Rain It In Competition – Trent News
Midweek MEMO: 13 January 2021
Aerial Footage of Municipal Servicing at Cleantech Commons: November 2020
Trent University ranked #3 in sustainability for Canadian universities – PtboToday.ca
Trent listed as third most sustainable university in Canada – Durham Radio News
Happy New Year to the Cleantech Commons Community
At the start of this new – and hopefully “improved” – year, we would like to take a moment to thank our entire community for your continued interest in, and support for, all things Cleantech Commons™. We greatly appreciate all your engagement, enthusiasm, and…
Intake Now Open for SmartGrowth Funding: Eligible enterprises can access up to $100,000 CAD in non-repayable funds
A good “Friend of Cleantech Commons“, Bioenterprise Corporation, is accepting applications for the 2nd Round of their SmartGrowth Program – and members of the Cleantech Commons Community are invited to apply! SmartGrowth offers successful applicants up to $100,000 in non-repayable project-based funding available to…
“Cleantech Innovation Portal” innovator, Noblegen, a “FoodTech 500” Finalist
FoodForwarding, which presents the FoodTech 500, has nominated a “Future Cleantech Commons™ Tenant,” Noblegen, as one of its 2020 “FoodTech 500” finalists. Disclosure: Noblegen is registered on our Cleantech Innovation Portal. You can join Noblegen on the portal by registering your cleantech innovation here. Inspired by the…
“Cleantech Innovation Portal” innovator, Noblegen, designated a “Food Tech Company To Watch in 2021”
Food Navigator, which provides news & analysis on food & beverage development, has identified a “Future Cleantech Commons™ Tenant,” Noblegen, as one of its “Food Tech Company To Watch in 2021“. Noblegen is an advanced nutritional ingredient company, Read the full Food Navigator story here!…
Cleantech Commons Partners with “Rain It In” Student Competition
Cleantech Commons™ has partnered with Rain It In – an annual competition that challenges post-secondary students to create innovative solutions that will mitigate the impacts of intense rainfall events and flooding caused by climate change. As part of our support, Cleantech Commons executive director,…
Cannabis – Opportunities in Animal Health – by “Friend of Cleantech Commons”, Dr. Paul Dick
“Cannabis has a long history of use in humans,” says “Friend of Cleantech Commons™”, Dr. Paul Dick of Paul Dick & Associates (PDA), a full-service consulting firm for the human and animal health industries. “Archeological evidence points to it being cultivated at the beginnings…
About Trent University
Recognized nationally for its leadership in teaching, research, and student satisfaction, Trent University attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Committed to a learning environment that builds a life-long passion for critical thinking and the ability to “challenge the way…